Police Beat

Jul 19, 2022

Assistance sought: Can you help Benalla Police with any information on theses incidents? Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Speeding driver caught twice

A member from Highway Patrol was baffled when he recognised a speeding vehicle travelling at 123km/h on the Hume Fwy on Friday, July 15, as the 24-year-old male driver had been detected by police travelling at 118km/h on the Midland Hwy on Tuesday, July 12.

Collision in Parkview Parade

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About 9.30pm on July 16, a driver has lost control of a blue Ford Falcon along Parkview Parade in Benalla. The vehicle caused damaged to a property and the driver of the vehicle left the scene without exchanging details. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information or CCTV to contact Benalla Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

Leaving the scene

Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue utility reversed into a parked black Holden Monaro in Bridge St on the morning of Monday, June 20, causing considerable damage to the front of the Monaro. Anyone with the information is urged to contact Benalla Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

Theft from motor vehicle

Police are investigating a theft of a specialised tool for plumbers from a vehicle between July 12 and 13. Police are urging for anyone with information to contact Benalla Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

Farm Safety Week

Police would like to take the opportunity during Farm Safety Week to encourage farmers to increase their security around there properties. Property owners can attend Benalla Police Station to collect a Farm Gate Sign or download a Farm Security Checklists from the Crime Prevention Hub available at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Police would also like to remind firearm owners to ensure their firearm storage complies with the new firearm storage requirements which will be implemented on August 30.